Cashing!
Marlin and the shinobi clashed swords once again. With every strike, the shinobi nimbly rebounded and jumped of the walls surrounding Marlin, empowering each strike with a leap.
After performing five strikes, the ninja used the momentum from Marlins parry to carry him into the sky.
"Shuriken!" He yelled throwing a dozen metal stars at Marlin.
"Those are no normal stars." Marlin said eyeing the metal projectiles. "He's used a portion of his soul to make the attack stronger! I have to counter with a soul of my own!"
Sweeping his blade off the floor, Marlin created a trail of fire that enveloped its ark.
"Flare Cut!" Marlin cried.
An ark of fire drifted out in front of him, cutting right through the Shurikins and burning them to cinders.
"A fire that can melt through Metal?" The shinobi remarked. "Impressive"
Shooting out his grappling hook, he landed back on the wall, looking down at Marlin.